This document explains how to connect to the NI 9475. Before you begin, complete the software and Note hardware installation procedures in your chassis documentation. The guidelines in this document are specific to Note the NI 9475. The other components in the system might not meet the same safety ratings.
Do not connect the NI 9475 to signals or use Caution for measurements within Measurement Categories II, III, or IV. Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Voltages If hazardous voltages are connected to the device, take the following precautions. A hazardous voltage is a voltage greater than 42.4 Vpk voltage or 60 VDC to earth ground.
Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9475 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4 hazardous locations; Class I, Zone 2, AEx nA IIC T4 and Ex nA IIC T4 hazardous locations; and nonhazardous locations only.
Zone 2 hazardous locations, in ambient temperatures of -40 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 70 °C. If you are using the NI 9475 in Gas Group IIC hazardous locations, you must use the device in an NI chassis that has been evaluated as Ex nC IIC T4, Ex IIC T4, Ex nA IIC T4, or Ex nL IIC T4 equipment.
In addition, take precautions when designing, selecting, and installing measurement probes and cables to ensure that the desired EMC performance is attained. 8 | ni.com | NI 9475 Getting Started Guide hnology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www...
Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI 9475 meets the following specifications. Operating temperature -40 °C to 70 °C (IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2) Operating humidity 10% RH to 90% RH, (IEC 60068-2-78) noncondensing...
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Vsup Vsup Signals Each channel of the NI 9475 has a DO pin to which you can connect a device. Each channel also has a COM pin and a Vsup 10 | ni.com | NI 9475 Getting Started Guide hnology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www...
Connecting an External Power Supply You must connect an external power supply to the NI 9475. This power supply provides the current for the devices you connect to the module. Connect the positive lead of the power supply to Vsup and the negative lead of the power supply to COM.
Connecting a Device You can directly connect the NI 9475 to a variety of industrial devices such as solenoids, motors, actuators, relays, and lamps. Make sure the devices you connect to the NI 9475 are compatible with the output specifications of the module.
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Figure 3. Increasing the Current to a Device Connected to the NI 9475 External Power Supply NI 9475 I/O Protection The NI 9475 provides overcurrent protection. Each channel has circuitry that protects it from current surges resulting from short circuits, as described in the following table.
If a short-circuit occurs, the current through DO can exceed the current rating for the power supply and the maximum continuous output current for the NI 9475. 16 | ni.com | NI 9475 Getting Started Guide hnology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www...
If the power supply you are using with the NI 9475 cannot supply more than 13 A, the module may be damaged if a short-circuit condition occurs. Resetting Channels after an Overcurrent Condition After you have determined and fixed the cause of an overcurrent condition, reset the channel by turning it off.
LabVIEW Help RELATED INFORMATION C Series Documentation Services & Resources ni.com/services ni.com/info cseriesdoc Located at ni.com/manuals Installs with the software 18 | ni.com | NI 9475 Getting Started Guide hnology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www...
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